Turn 10 Studios has added the 1998 Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R to Forza Horizon 5 as the current Festival Playlist reward car. In a Steam news post authored by T10_Artie on October 15, 2026, the studio confirmed the car is available to unlock from October 15 until October 22. Players who reach 20 points in the seasonal playlist receive the FTO, and players who reach 40 points receive a Backstage Pass.
The FTO GP Version R is the performance-focused version of the Mitsubishi FTO. Its 2.0-liter V6 uses MIVEC technology to optimize performance and responsiveness. Mitsubishi added a limited-slip differential and sport-tuned suspension to the handling package. The car also arrives with a new body kit that Turn 10 Studios describes as a major aerodynamic improvement, plus Version R decals in the panels and rear wing. It follows last week’s playlist, which added the 1997 Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T as the reward car.
How to unlock the Mitsubishi FTO and series rewards
Seasonal playlist points come from weekly events, PR stunts, championships, and challenges. The current reward structure has two seasonal thresholds and two series thresholds. The FTO unlocks at 20 seasonal points. A Backstage Pass unlocks at 40 seasonal points. The series reward cars are the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E at 80 points and the 1992 GMC Typhoon at 160 points.
| Point total | Reward |
|---|---|
| 20 PTS (seasonal) | 1998 Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R |
| 40 PTS (seasonal) | Backstage Pass |
| 80 PTS (series) | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E |
| 160 PTS (series) | 1992 GMC Typhoon |
Once the FTO is in your garage, the included customization parts allow changes without additional unlock steps. Forza and Bozz Speed body parts include 2 front bumpers, 2 rear wings, and a wing removal option.
What else is live this week
The weekly playlist includes several high value events. These are the headline rewards and point totals announced by Turn 10 Studios:
- Forzathon Weekly “Super Veloce”: 1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV, 160 Forzathon PTS (5 PTS)
- The Trial “Rally Cat”: 1990s Rally A 800, 1999 Ford Racing Puma Forza Edition (10 PTS)
- Seasonal Championship “Run, Forrest. Run!”: 1990s Muscle & Sports Cars A 800, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV (3 PTS)
- Seasonal Championship “90s Icons: Lotus Carlton”: Vauxhall B 700, 1990 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton (3 PTS)
- Seasonal Championship “The NSX-Files”: Honda NSX A 800, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 (3 PTS)
- Photo Challenge “#TheCarlton”: photograph the 1990 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton, Police Siren reward (2 PTS)
- Treasure Hunt “Need for Steed”: uncover the treasure chest, 100 ForzaThon Points (3 PTS)
- Hide & Seek: complete a game of Hide & Seek, Super Wheelspin (2 PTS)
- Horizon Super7: complete all 7 Challenge Cards, Super Wheelspin
Other point sources in the playlist
The EventLab lineup includes “Horizon Wave Circuit” for Retro Supercars A 800 with a Super Wheelspin, “Atlantica” for Modern Sports Cars A 800 with Banjo-Kazooie Spiral Mountain Part 1, and “Autodromo Tierra Prospera” for Track Toys S1 900 with the 1988 BMW M5. The playlist PR Stunts are the Bypass Speed Trap, Cliffside Speed Zone, and Farmland Trail Drift Zone, each requiring 1990s Germany cars in B 700 and rewarding a Super Wheelspin at 2 points. Hot Wheels players have the “Hot on their Wheels” championship for the 1994 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta at 5 points and the Canyon Jump Danger Sign for a Super Wheelspin. Rally Adventure players have the “All About Apex” championship for the 1993 Renault Clio Williams at 5 points and the Tres Colinas Speed Zone for a Super Wheelspin.
The current Festival Playlist reward period closes on October 22.
